# What is an automation?

Automations allow you to schedule auto responders for when a subscriber is added to your list either via the web form or via the API.

Simply give your automation a name and select a list. You can also decide whether the automation only runs for subscribers signing up through a form, or also when you manually import subscribers into the list.

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Create as many emails as you want for the automation:

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You can view all the emails created for an automation:

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